Buchanan ready for Red Bud Motocross spectators

BUCHANAN, Mich. -- Buchanan is making final preparations for the 40th showing of the Red Bud Motocross competition. Deemed America's Race, the event draws more than 30,000 people from across the nation, but is Buchanan ready?

"We're expecting a lot of traffic," said Tim Ganus, Deputy Chief of the Buchanan Fire Department.

Ganus is encouraging drivers to be patient as crews rush to finish road work on Front Street.

The project took a bit longer than expected because of bad weather.

Ganus and other city leaders say the city is open for business.

"Don't think because we got a little construction that you have to stay away from the city. We encourage you to come through. The roads are open," said Ganus.